Mobile Home Movers Directory

Iowa · updated Nov 10, 2026

Mobile home movers in Iowa

We list 37 mobile home movers and installers in Iowa: 37 with an active FMCSA USDOT registration for mobile home cargo. Every listing shows its USDOT or license number and a link to check it on the official record.

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How to move a mobile home in Iowa: permits, taxes and setup

In Iowa a home may not be moved from its present site until the owner has a tax clearance statement from the county treasurer certifying that prior-year taxes are not owing and current-period taxes are paid.

  1. County treasurer tax clearance

    Before a home may be moved from its present site by any person, a tax clearance statement in the name of the owner must be obtained from the county treasurer of the county where the present site is located, certifying that taxes are not owing for previous years and that the taxes have been paid for the current tax period. When the home is moved to another Iowa county, the treasurer forwards a copy of the clearance to that county's treasurer. A clearance is not required for a home in a manufacturer's or retailer's stock that has not been used as a place for human habitation, for moving an abandoned home, or in eviction cases if the park owner or manager advises the treasurer that the tenant is being evicted. A person who moves a home without the clearance pays a civil penalty of $100, credited to the county general fund. After a title is issued or a home is transported to a new site, the owner must file the address, township, and school district with the county treasurer.

    Source: Iowa Code § 435.24(5) and § 435.29 (2026) (checked Nov 10, 2026)

  2. Iowa DOT oversize permit

    Moves on Iowa highways also need an oversize/overweight permit from the Iowa Department of Transportation.

    Source: Iowa DOT oversize/overweight permits (checked Nov 10, 2026)

Moving without tax clearancecivil penalty of $100 (Iowa Code § 435.29)
Oversize permit officeIowa oversize/overweight permits
Phone: 515-237-3268 (FHWA permit contacts)
Installer licensingIowa runs its own installer licensing program rather than HUD's. (Manufactured Housing Institute: installer licensing by state)
CheckedNov 10, 2026

Rules change. This is a summary of the official sources linked above, not legal advice. Your mover and county offices have the final word.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to move a mobile home in Iowa?

Before a home may be moved from its present site by any person, a tax clearance statement in the name of the owner must be obtained from the county treasurer of the county where the present site is located, certifying that taxes are not owing for previous years and that the taxes have been paid for the current tax period. When the home is moved to another Iowa county, the treasurer forwards a copy of the clearance to that county's treasurer. A clearance is not required for a home in a manufacturer's or retailer's stock that has not been used as a place for human habitation, for moving an abandoned home, or in eviction cases if the park owner or manager advises the treasurer that the tenant is being evicted. A person who moves a home without the clearance pays a civil penalty of $100, credited to the county general fund. After a title is issued or a home is transported to a new site, the owner must file the address, township, and school district with the county treasurer.

How do I check a mobile home mover in Iowa?

Look up its USDOT number on FMCSA SAFER to confirm the registration is active and see its operating authority and insurance on file. Each listing here links to both.

How much does it cost to move a mobile home in Iowa?

HomeGuide (2026) and This Old House (2026) put transport-only moves at about $1,000 to $5,000. HomeGuide puts full-service moves (teardown, transport and setup) at about $5,000 to $8,000 for a single-wide, $8,000 to $15,000 for a double-wide and $12,000 to $20,000 or more for a triple-wide. Get written quotes from more than one mover.

Costs: cost to move a mobile home (cited sources) · moving cost calculator · setup cost calculator · park closure cost calculator

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